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About

Ardwick is a residential and industrial area directly southeast of Manchester city centre. Its landscape is defined by a mix of Victorian terraced housing, modern apartment blocks, and large commercial premises. The ward is bordered by the universities and hospitals of the Oxford Road corridor, influencing its population. Transport links are central, with the major arterial routes of Hyde Road and Stockport Road passing through, alongside Ardwick railway station.

The area has a significant student presence due to its proximity to educational institutions. Ashton Canal runs along its eastern edge, providing a green corridor. Historically a manufacturing district, it now contains light industrial estates and wholesale businesses. The long-standing Belle Vue Stadium site, known for greyhound racing and speedway, remains a local landmark for entertainment and events.

Area overview

On average Ardwick has very high deprivation and high crime levels, with around 172 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. Approximately 48.5% of homes in this area are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. The average income per household in Ardwick is £38,454 per year. There are 8 schools in Ardwick: 6 primary (1 Outstanding and 4 Good) and 1 secondary (0 Outstanding and 1 Good). Ardwick is home to around 21,042 people, with a population density of about 5,201.2 per km2.

Crime rate
7/10
Crimes per 1k residents
172
Deprivation level
9/10
Income level
3/10
Social housing
48.5%
Connectivity
N/A

Area Profile

Ardwick Population
21,042
Population density
5,201.2 per km²

Crime

Crime per 1,000 population

Violence and sexual offences
51.61(+38%)
Anti-social behaviour
31.22(+74%)
Public order
24(+137%)
Burglary
20.48(+270%)
Vehicle crime
19.48(+225%)
North West average

Demographics

Ethnic groups

British
5,194
24.68%
African
2,926
13.91%
Pakistani
2,198
10.45%
Chinese
1,706
8.11%
Indian
1,392
6.62%
Total population: 21,042

Economics

Education (age 16+)

Level 4 qualifications or above
6,111
35.6%
Level 3 (A level)
4,554
26.53%
No qualifications
2,969
17.3%
Level 2 (GCSEs 9-4)
1,472
8.58%
Level 1 (GCSEs 3-1)
1,095
6.38%
Total 16+ residents: 17,164

Housing

Housing tenure

Private landlord or letting agency
2,080
30.87%
Other social rented
1,874
27.82%
Social rents from council
1,227
18.21%
Owns with a mortgage
864
12.82%
Owns outright
514
7.63%
Total households: 6,737

Property prices in Ardwick

Based on 40 recent sales, the median property price is £250,000 in Ardwick area, with individual transactions ranging from £80,000 up to £399,000.

Price distribution per property type (last year)

Price distribution by property type for Ardwick in the last year.

Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)

Median sale price, sales count, and percentile information for each property type in Ardwick over the last year.
TypeSalesMedian
Semi-Detached7£295,000
Terraced15£295,000
Detached3£345,000
Flats15£140,000

10 years median price trend in Ardwick

Ten year median sale price trend for each property type in Ardwick.

All postcodes in Ardwick

M124DS

Littlehaven Close

M126LL

Rondin Road

M130BP

Hathersage Road

M17JQ

Lockton Court

M125SF

Black Brook Close

M145FT

Ardwick

M139WA

Daleford Road

M124AH

Coverdale Crescent

M139GZ

Stockport Road

M126JZ

Chancellor Lane

M126AT

Ardwick

M124EH

Morbourne Close

M125JE

Clowes Street

M125BB

Matthews Street

M120DW

Stockport Road

M139NB

Oxford Road

M139TF

Haymans Walk

M125GS

Beastow Road

M125EE

Fairhaven Street

M124WR

Lucien Close

M139EU

Ardwick

M139NE

Oxford Road

M126JH

Universal Square

M139UP

Wadeson Road

M139NH

Oxford Road

M124NA

Kirkmanshulme Lane

M125FY

Clowes Street

M139JQ

Devonshire Street South

M130BS

Plymouth Grove West

M124NP

Halsbury Close

M139JZ

Arley Moss Road

M124BJ

Coverdale Crescent

M126BA

Ford Street

M139RQ

Glenbarry Close

M124WP

Ipswich Walk

M124PT

Lamb Close

M126DX

Cresbury Street

M126HE

Manor Street

M126JQ

Ardwick

M130EL

Welby Street

M139WE

Ardwick

M125DQ

Ainsdale Street

M139RR

Ardwick

M139DJ

Torquay Close

M125HX

Haverford Street

M139PE

Brunswick Street

M130JP

Hathersage Road

M139ER

Aspull Walk

M125LG

St Benedicts Avenue

M124UT

Culford Close

M130JN

Hathersage Road

M139BA

Winterford Avenue

M125FW

Ashover Avenue

M124QY

Morpeth Close

M124JD

Union Street

M125EP

Radbourne Close

M124AB

Stockport Road

M139JW

Upper Brook Street

M139BS

Tarleton Street

M130JB

Ardwick

M139LR

Grafton Street

M120DB

Stockport Road

M125NE

Clivewood Walk

M139GQ

Nevada Street

M125AW

Wenlock Way

M139TR

Ardeen Walk

M130ED

Wheat Close

M124AW

Ardwick

M139XL

Kincardine Road

M124PR

Mull Avenue

M124AN

Aked Close

M124WG

Edlin Close

M130DH

Richmond Grove

M130DZ

Ardwick

M130DB

Chelford Close

M130FY

Upper Brook Street

M124QT

Berigan Close

M139NN

Oxford Road

M125ND

Bennett Street

M126BY

Palfrey Place

M139WX

Justin Close

M124EY

Longsight Industrial Estate

M139YS

Statham Walk

M126JA

Brydon Avenue

M130EJ

Hathersage Road

M124PX

Earl Walk

M139WP

Nelson Street

M124PN

South Street

M139WJ

Ardwick

M125UB

Lawnswood Road

M130LW

Marsham Close

M125AU

Bennett Street

M139PA

Peace Road

M139NJ

Sylvia Pankhurst Way

M139DL

Bryant Close

M139GD

Greengage

M126DL

Ardwick Green North

M139HW

Barbara Castle Square

M139AS

Ivybridge Close

M130EP

Upper Brook Street

Data Sources

All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/05/2026.